The Real Mccoy Why We Say the Things We Say |
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| Editor:
| Hole, Georgia
Hawker, Sara |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-280611-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2005 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $23.99 |
Book Description:
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This engaging book tells the fascinating stories behind hundreds of the most interesting and commonly used idioms in the English language--from "black sheep" to "mad hatter." Each phrase has been thoroughly researched to uncover its origins and the way it has been used in the past. The book includes a section focusing on idioms linked by a common theme, such as phrases coined by Shakespeare, nautical phrases, or phrases with Biblical origin. Written in a lively and approachable style,...
More DescriptionThis engaging book tells the fascinating stories behind hundreds of the most interesting and commonly used idioms in the English language--from "black sheep" to "mad hatter." Each phrase has been thoroughly researched to uncover its origins and the way it has been used in the past. The book includes a section focusing on idioms linked by a common theme, such as phrases coined by Shakespeare, nautical phrases, or phrases with Biblical origin. Written in a lively and approachable style, The Real McCoy includes specially commissioned cartoons, making this a truly entertaining look at the colorful side of the English language.